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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Adding power brakes booster

I can I use the power brake booster from a 78 front disc brake on a 72 drum brakes? Is so were the best place to connect the vacuum line?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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I can I use the power brake booster from a 78 front disc brake on a 72 drum brakes? Is so were the best place to connect the vacuum line?
Yes. It'll also require a booster bracket and re-bending the brake lines. The ideal thing to do is to get the booster and bracket off a 70-72 to reduce the incertainties of compatibility.

A vacuum tee off the rear of the intake manifold - assuming it's a V8.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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grab the pedal assembly as well
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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grab the pedal assembly as well
Good advice, incl the pedal support bracket. I was able to fit the '78, or so, power brake pedal into the '70 support using parts from each.
 
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